Gurnard Cottages
To the west of Cowes is Gurnard. This hidden gem on the north east coast of the Isle of Wight has a lovely promenade with privately owned beach huts lining the sand. Gurnard Bay is wonderful for children and families to explore: with a large grassy area perfect for picnics or playtime and a fenced playground, you can let little ones loose knowing they won’t be bored. Read more
Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.We have 12 self catering cottages in Gurnard to show you...
7 nights from £913 booking fees included
Starboard Side
47362 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach in Cowes, Isle of Wight.
This gorgeous and beautifully presented cottage is within walking distance of lovely Gurnard beach and has wonderful sea views from the first floor main bedroom. The owner of Starb...
7 nights from £913
7 nights from £513 booking fees included
Bay Cottage
61502 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach in Cowes.
Tucked away in the charming village of Gurnard on the northwest coast of the Isle of Wight, this cosy two bedroom cottage offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle, complete with a pretty...
7 nights from £513
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7 nights from £997 * booking fees included
Sea Lights
49672 bedroom coastal holiday home, with sea views in Cowes, Isle of Wight.
Situated close to the beating heart of world-famous Cowes, lies the pretty coastal village of Gurnard, where you will find this handsome coastal ground floor pet-friendly apartment...
7 nights from £997 *
7 nights from £691 booking fees included
Winkle Cottage
43952 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach in Cowes, Isle of Wight.
This gorgeous terraced cottage, situated in the Conservation Area of the old town of Cowes, is just a few minutes' walk from the centre of town, offering the perfect family holiday...
7 nights from £691
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7 nights from £808 booking fees included
Barton Manor Lake Cottage
35812 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach in East Cowes, Isle of Wight.
Steeped in history Barton Manor is of great significance to the Isle of Wight’s heritage, situated adjacent to Osborne House and part of the original estate. The grand driveway lea...
7 nights from £808
7 nights from £1673 booking fees included
Barton Manor Farmhouse
35804 bedroom, dog friendly Farmhouse with access to a private beach in East Cowes, Isle of Wight.
Set in the stunning grounds of The Barton Manor Estate, with access to a private beach, 200 acres of woodland and close to Cowes on the Isle of Wight, Barton Manor Farmhouse is a b...
7 nights from £1673
7 nights from £826 * booking fees included
Underwood Cabin
49953 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Yarmouth, Isle of Wight.
Nestled next to St Hubert's Lodge surrounded by tranquil woodlands and green pastures, Underwood Cabin is a delightful rural retreat, perfectly situated on the edge of the Isle of ...
7 nights from £826 *
7 nights from £1521 booking fees included
St Hubert's Lodge
60573 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Yarmouth.
Surrounded by tranquil countryside on the edge of the Isle of Wight National Landscape and close to the charming seaside island towns of Yarmouth and Cowes, St Hubert's Lodge is a ...
7 nights from £1521
7 nights from £818 * booking fees included
Little Field
61233 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach near Ryde.
Tucked away on a quiet road, Little Field has been lovingly built by the owners and offers guests a peaceful and tranquil retreat with oodles of space and modern living. Situated o...
7 nights from £818 *
7 nights from £1220 booking fees included
Creekside
35885 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage with sea views in Wootton, Isle of Wight.
Aptly named and perfectly positioned on the banks of pretty Wootton Creek on the north coast of the Isle of Wight, Creekside is a gorgeous waterfront holiday home with delightful v...
7 nights from £1220
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The sailing club at Gurnard is particularly popular with dinghy sailors and Gurnard Dinghy Week attracts hundreds of visitors to the town at the end of July. Being only 5 minutes by car or 30 minutes on foot from Cowes, makes Gurnard a great spot to stay if you’re visiting for Cowes Week in August. Staying in a self catering cottage doesn’t mean you have to cook, there are plenty of wonderful places in the town to eat and drink. The Little Gloster restaurant is very popular with locals and visitors alike, serving an impressive breakfast menu. There’s also the Waters Edge cafe on the beach front, ideal for beach bums who want to spend as much time as possible on the sand. For great views across Gurnard Bay while you eat, visit the Woodvale pub, welcoming to families and serving throughout the day. There’s also plenty of local produce in the village’s grocery store so make the most of the wonderful kitchen facilities on offer and have a go at cooking some new recipes.
To the west of Gurnard is Yarmouth, a pretty harbour town to explore, or hop on the ferry and head to Lymington for an exciting day out on the mainland. In between Yarmouth and Gurnard is the Hamstead Heritage coast, a lovely spot for walkers to wander the wilds of the isle. Further south from Gurnard is Newport, the largest town on the island, a shopping hotspot with some upcoming modern restaurants offering up exciting new cooking styles for you to try.
